Gear Review: Arc’teryx Atom SL Vest

Two years of testing to bring you the truth in this Arc’teryx Atom Vest review. Lightweight, windproof and lightly insulated, the Atom vest is the ideal mid layer for moderate output activities. Over the last year, I have worn this vest snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies, skiing in the Kootenays, fat biking in the Percells, READ MORE

 Self Guided: Hiking the Cinque Terre in Fall [Italy]

Fall is an incredible time to visit Italia but it’s especially lovely along the coast. Days are still plenty warm, regularly reaching 25C, the crowds are sparse and the prices for all services are lower. If you want to hike in Europe, hiking the Cinque Terre in the fall is the way to go! We READ MORE

All About Maps for Adventurers

Maps are an adventurers best friend. With a good map you can plan a trip, stay found and have a great souvenir! The key to maps is using the right one for what you’re doing and know how to use it effectively. In this post, All About Maps for Adventurers, we will cover all this READ MORE

A Locals Guide to Free Camping in Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador is an amazing destination for active adventurers and it’s the perfect place to camp for free. In this Locals Guide to Free Camping in Newfoundland, we want to share with you all the places you can you camp, the ettiequte of free camping and some handy resources to make your trip easier.

Outdoor Safety Discussion

This past week, we hosted our first #workshopwednesday over in the Outdoor Intelligence Academy Facebook Group. We had a nice turn out and a great outdoor safety discussion. Here’s the recap but if you would rather watch the videos, join the group! Tonight we’re chatting about staying safe when we go outdoors. It’s always good READ MORE

Never Miss Nelson

A TRAVEL GUIDE ARTICLE FOR ACTIVE ADVENTURERS Will and I have fallen in love with the West Kootenay’s and Nelson has become one of our top places to play in Canada. In this Travel Guide Article for Active Adventurers we want to show you why you should never miss Nelson! WOW! The weather is great! READ MORE

Guide to Leading a Hike

Sharing your love of hiking and exploring is a wonderful way to motivate and inspire others to get out and do the same. Hiking has many benefits, just a few are fitness, enjoyment, and connecting with nature. With this Guide to Leading A Hike, I hope to share a simple process you can use repeatedly READ MORE

Discussion: Active Adventure Warm Up

Active adventures such as biking, climbing, hiking, paddling, trail running or skiing demand a lot from our bodies. Doing an active adventure warm up can be a great way to perform better, avoid injuries, and can offer mental and physiological gains. Today I want to ask you: how do you warm up before an active READ MORE

Adventure How To: Survive a Wildfire While Hiking

As a new hiker in Western Canada, one of the many new skills I needed to learn was how to survive a wildfire while hiking. Back east, wildfires are not as common and fire is not a hazard we learn about as outdoors people. In this post, I want to help you learn more about READ MORE